Q:
Gasoline smell in car when I fill gas tank

asked by
Jonathan S
on
September 23, 2016

Whenever I fill my gas tank to over half full my car smells like really strong gasoline. I want to check to make sure the vent hoses are in proper place, but I don’t know what that would be unless I get a schematic diagram of my Super Beetle. Do you know where I can get a schematic for my car?

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The tank seal where the fuel pump is inserted may be leaking or the vent hoses as well. Typing your year model and vent hose schematic into a search engine shows a few pretty detailed listings of what you’re looking for. Make sure the hoses are installed tight and are not damaged. If the hoses are wet, they may be leaking. A certified professional from YourMechanic can come to your car’s location to diagnose the smell and have this issue addressed.

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